There are 3 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
5h 53mDrive 90.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapicar 90.1 mi
2h 5m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
7h 17m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Universal Redline Station and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Glendale Amtrak and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Tehachapi is 121 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glendale Amtrak station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Universal Redline Station, Metrolink Station, Burbank - Downtown, Glendale, Glendale Amtrak, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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